Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general
President Donald Trump is anticipated to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. Blanche has been serving in an acting role since the dismissal of Pam Bondi in April. He previously worked as a personal attorney for Trump.
- ▪Todd Blanche is expected to be nominated as Attorney General by President Trump.
- ▪He has been acting Attorney General since April after Pam Bondi was fired.
- ▪Blanche has a history of serving as a personal lawyer to Trump.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general — Axios
- ▪ President Trump announces pick for next attorney general and more top headlines — Fox News
- ▪ Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general — CBS News — Top
- ▪ From Acting to Permanent: Trump Picks His Next Attorney General — RedState
- ▪ President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Trump indicates Blanche will be permanent attorney general — The Hill
- ▪ Trump suggests he will make Todd Blanche permanent US attorney general — The Guardian — US
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President Donald Trump is expected to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the position in a permanent capacity as soon as Wednesday evening, according to several reports. Blanche has led the Justice Department in an acting capacity since former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s firing in April. Blanche also once served as a personal lawyer to Trump. Recommended Stories Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general Trump says he doesn’t know whether $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead or paused DHS ‘happy’ to deport Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica, immigrant’s lawyers tell judge SUPREME COURT ALLOWS ALABAMA TO USE GOP-FRIENDLY CONGRESSIONAL MAP This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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